Back to the Twenties...

I am so amazingly envious of this gorgeous 1920s flapper dress... 

... Completely crystallized with glass beads it was one of the most beautiful pieces of vintage that I saw throughout the Southbank Festival.

I love the almost coral yet peachy tones of the dress put together with antique gold glass beading and cream Art Nouveau style patterns.

OH what I wouldn't do to get my hands on a dress like this!

Victory Rolls and Straw Hats

 

I found these two lovely ladies flaunting their purchases from my stall - two gorgeous 1940s wide brimmed straw hats! Whether you're going vintage or not, they really are the perfect summer hat for this season.

They look fantastic with their perfectly coiffed hair and classic 40s look... make up and all! 

I particularly like the original wicker painted handbag... 

... I'll definitely be looking out for one of those!

Wandering out of Carnaby street one day and what do I find?

The London Tweed Run.  That's what!

On Saturday the 9th April a mass of cyclists clad in both vintage and new tweed of all types upon their Pashleys and Penny Farthings took to the streets of London.  

Described as a 'leisurely jaunt through the Empire's capital' it must be the perfect way to enjoy London's finer sights without enduring the hassles and heat of the tube.

Regents Street was where I found them and I just wish I'd known sooner... 

 

... next year I'll definitely be taking part... 

... my tweed jacket, flat cap and 1970's Raleigh at the ready!

 

To find out more about the Tweed Run London check out the website here

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Military Man

Photographs by the famous 'Bassano Limited - Court Photographers' taken in 1945...

I want one of those!

There's no hiding my love of old cars... 

... secretly (but not so secretly) I want this one...
... yes its the car from Harry Potter... but I promise that's not why...

So I thought I pay tribute to some people who clearly were very proud of their cars back in the day...

1973

All photos were found at carboot sales... yes... I know... another carboot sale... I promise that's not ALL I do....

What a Picture!

I love saving old photographs from possible decomposition in a skip somewhere...

...and these old passport photos were no exception...

Don't you just wish that they still did them this way?
I only wish that I knew his name...

Don't feed the animals!

One of the things I love most about collecting vintage (bar the actual discovery of a gem), is the way everything collected comes together to create a unique picture of yourself. 

Recently found (or given - thanks mum and dad!) items have been photos, albums, illustrations, prints, adverts etc.

Having moved into halls of residence this September, I've slowly been decorating my walls and shelves with imagery...

... such as posters, advert boards, scrapbook pictures and illustrations sliced out of falling apart children's books and annuals.

This illustration has everything I love about vintage rolled into one... 

... its got style, 

colours, 

fashion, 

humour, 

innocence, 

novelty, 

history, 

wear and tear...

... and design.

Stay tuned for more bits of my wall...

Oh Summer! (Edwardian Style)

Picnic on the grass
The Derby - 1913

What they used to wear at Royal Ascot...
I particularly like the buttons along her sleeves

Henley Regatta - 1911

1908
I want his trousers...
...I also wish it was warm enough to sit outside...
... Oh well I can't have everything I suppose

Much sexier than skimpy bikinis...
... particularly like the shower cap

Photographer Horace Walter Nicholls shows us how its done

Put on your dancing shoes

T-Bars/ Mary Janes/ Office Chic/
1920's-night-out-on-the-town-heels
By Joe Casely-Hayford

First things first...

Wow... I thought I hated velvet and ordinarily I would say no to metallics as well...

...but Luisa Farani is definitely making me reconsider this with her combination of Vintage D&G velvet trousers and Vintage Valentino top.  I'm loving the autumnal tones.